WELCOME TO THE DELAWARE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION!
The Delaware Bar Stands with the Delaware Judiciary
Delaware’s judiciary has earned its well-deserved reputation as second to none. Key to its reputation is the Delaware Court of Chancery which handles the most high-profile corporate matters involving some of the world’s largest companies and most prominent businesspersons. Joining a disturbing trend emerging across the U.S., Delaware’s judges have been unjustly attacked with increasingly polarized rhetoric that goes far beyond any scholarly critique of their rulings and written opinions.
The Delaware Bar condemns these attacks and stands in support of the Delaware judiciary.
It is extraordinary that in this State (and Nation) of democratic laws that these words must be said, but it is perhaps a symptom of the constant antagonism and conflict that now permeate all facets of modern American life. In Delaware we have always sought to find common ground to promote and maintain policies for the greater good. The Delaware Bar seeks to uphold the time-honored tradition of civility and cooperation among our ranks, and in our courts, for litigants and lawyers alike.
Judges are restricted by their ethical obligations and cannot comment on the cases pending before them. The merits of all legal rulings are reviewable on appeal. But when judges are subject to unfair attacks, the Bar can and should speak for them. The Delaware Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Responsibility state that “[t]o maintain the fair and independent administration of justice, lawyers are encouraged to continue traditional efforts to defend judges and courts unjustly criticized.”[1]
The Delaware Bar stands with the Delaware Judiciary.
Delaware State Bar Association
Committee on Response to Public Comment
[1] DLRPR, Rule 8.2, comment 3.
MESSAGE REGARDING CLE CREDITS:
THE DSBA IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH ITS CLE VIDEO DATABASE. WE PRESENTLY HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF VIDEOS AVAILABLE. WE ARE WORKING WITH THE ASSOCIATION’S IT CONSULTANTS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE!
The DSBA staff is entering CLE credits for all continuing legal education seminars and videos completed.
Please be advised that we have 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will appear on CLE transcripts according to the date you attended the seminar, not the date the credits are entered by the DSBA.
We understand the importance of your credits being reported on time and thank you for your patience.
If you have any questions regarding your credits please feel free to contact Aqueelah Harris at accounting@dsba.org.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
The Delaware State Bar Association website and database will be unavailable
between December 24th and January 2nd!
No transactions with the DSBA will be possible during this time.
You will not be able to rent or view CLE videos,
to access your membership or Section information,
or to make payments to the DSBA during this time!
Please register for CLE classes and obtain any credits you need now!
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Judicial Clerkship Opportunities
The Delaware State Bar Association (“DSBA”) invites you to apply for its 1L and
2L Judicial Clerkship program, sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
of the DSBA. To apply for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria: (1)
be currently enrolled as a first- or second-year student in good standing at an ABA accredited
law school J.D. program; (2) be able to bring a different perspective as a result
of your life experiences, cultural fluency or experience in overcoming a physical, social or
economic disadvantage or cultural impediment to becoming a law student, or support the
DSBA’s goal to address traditional underrepresentation in the legal profession; and (3)
have an interest in bankruptcy law, civil litigation, or business litigation and be open to
begin your legal career in Delaware. Clerks will be required to be physically present in
Delaware for the clerkship.
Applications are to be submitted to clerkship@DSBA.org. All application materials, including letters of recommendation will be due by January 15, 2025. The Committee anticipates conducting Zoom interviews of selected candidates in early February with notification of selection to follow shortly thereafter.
UPCOMING CLEs & EVENTS:
SAVE THE DATES: Upcoming CLE Classes and DSBA Events
** NOTE: DATES AND LOCATIONS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. **
December 19, 2024- Family Law Update 2024 | Location: Riverfront Events/ Hyatt
COMING in 2025:
January 2025 – Office and Trial Practice | Location: Delaware State Bar Association
January 20, 2025 – MLK Breakfast and Day of Service | Location: Chase Center
January 21, 2025 – Workers’ Comp Breakfast | Location: TBD
February 2025 – The February Bar Exam | Location TBD
February 13, 2025- Destination CLE: A Delegation in support of the Cuban People | Location: Havana Province of Havana, La Habana Cuba
March 20 – 21, 2025 – CLE – The Women and the Law Section Annual Retreat | Location: Hyatt, Dewey Beach
May 2025 – Law Day | Location: TBD
May 2025 – Pre-admission Conference (2) | Location: TBD
June 12, 2025 – Bench and Bar Conference | Location: Chase Center
THE PRESIDENT OF THE DSBA
Mary Frances Dugan, Esquire |
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
See a full list of the Past Presidents of DSBA here.
FOR OUR MEMBERS:
